MEDICATION SAFETY TOOLS
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What is the primary purpose of the Beers Criteria as described in the provided document?
View answer and explanationAccording to the Beers Criteria, what is the daily dose of digoxin that is considered potentially inappropriate for older adults?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following medications is included in the Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in adults 65 and older?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following drug classes is listed in the medication safety tools as being associated with an increased risk of falls in the elderly?
View answer and explanationWhich of these specific diuretic medications is identified in the safety tools as being associated with an increased risk of falls in the elderly?
View answer and explanationAccording to the 'List of Confused Drug Names,' which medication is commonly confused with Adderall?
View answer and explanationThe 'List of Confused Drug Names' indicates that ZyrTEC is often confused with which other medication?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following medication labels indicates that the oral medication should NOT be crushed?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following medications is included on the 'Do Not Crush!' list, with a warning that crushing could cause an overdose?
View answer and explanationOn the 'Do Not Crush!' list, what does Code 'C' signify for a capsule medication?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary purpose of using 'Tall Man Letters' for drug names?
View answer and explanationWhat is the correct Tall Man Lettering for the commonly confused drug pair alprazolam and lorazepam, according to the provided lists?
View answer and explanationThe Beers Criteria advises against using aspirin for primary prevention in older adults at what daily dosage?
View answer and explanationAccording to the 'Drugs Associated with Increased Risk of Falls in the Elderly' table, which of these benzodiazepine categories is included?
View answer and explanationWhich medication is listed in the medication safety tools as being commonly confused with hydroxyzine?
View answer and explanationWhat is the potential consequence of chewing or crushing Tessalon Perles capsules?
View answer and explanationIn the 'Do Not Crush!' list, what is the specific instruction for medications marked with Code 'F'?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following correctly applies Tall Man Lettering to the confused drug pair bupropion and buspirone?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following drug classes is listed on the Beers Criteria as potentially inappropriate for older adults?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following opioid analgesics is listed in the table of drugs associated with an increased risk of falls in the elderly?
View answer and explanationThe drug 'CeleXA' is listed in the medication safety tools as being confused with which other two medications?
View answer and explanationWhich type of medication formulation is specifically mentioned in the 'Do Not Crush!' list header as a category that should not be crushed?
View answer and explanationWhat is the correct Tall Man Lettering for the drug pair dobutamine and dopamine?
View answer and explanationWhich medication, often used for GERD and peptic ulcers, is listed on the Beers Criteria as potentially inappropriate for older adults?
View answer and explanationWhich of these drug classes, often used for allergies and nausea, is associated with an increased risk of falls in the elderly?
View answer and explanationAccording to the 'List of Confused Drug Names,' which medication is listed as being confused with 'Paxil'?
View answer and explanationWhat specific instruction is provided for Renagel tablets on the 'Do Not Crush!' list?
View answer and explanationFor the commonly confused drug pair glipizide and glyburide, what is the correct Tall Man Lettering?
View answer and explanationWhich type of insulin administration is listed as potentially inappropriate on the Beers Criteria?
View answer and explanationWhich long-acting benzodiazepine is listed in the safety tools as increasing the risk of falls in the elderly?
View answer and explanationAccording to the 'List of Confused Drug Names,' 'Kapidex' is often confused with which other medication?
View answer and explanationWhy should Pradaxa capsules not be broken, chewed, or have their contents emptied, according to the 'Do Not Crush!' list?
View answer and explanationHow is Tall Man Lettering applied to the confused drug pair risperidone and ropinirole?
View answer and explanationWhich non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is listed on the Beers Criteria as potentially inappropriate for older adults?
View answer and explanationWhich class of drugs used for hypertension is listed in the medication safety tools as increasing the risk of falls in the elderly?
View answer and explanationThe 'List of Confused Drug Names' indicates that 'Lovenox' is commonly confused with which other drug?
View answer and explanationAccording to the 'CODES' on the 'Do Not Crush!' list, what does the designation 'A' indicate?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following shows the correct application of Tall Man Lettering for the drug pair vinblastine and vincristine?
View answer and explanationThe Beers Criteria lists spironolactone as potentially inappropriate for older adults at daily doses greater than what amount?
View answer and explanationWhich anticonvulsant medication is listed in the medication safety tools as being associated with an increased risk of falls?
View answer and explanationAccording to the 'List of Confused Drug Names,' the brand name 'PROzac' is confused with which other medication?
View answer and explanationA medication with which of the following suffixes in its name should not be crushed?
View answer and explanationHow is the drug pair 'prednisone' and 'prednisolone' distinguished using Tall Man Lettering?
View answer and explanationWhich skeletal muscle relaxant is included in the Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults?
View answer and explanationWhich calcium channel blocker is listed as being associated with an increased risk of falls in the elderly?
View answer and explanationThe 'List of Confused Drug Names' indicates 'Tylenol' is commonly confused with what other medication?
View answer and explanationWhat special instruction is given for administering Exjade tablets?
View answer and explanationWhat is the correct Tall Man Lettering for the confused drug pair Solu-Cortef and Solu-Medrol?
View answer and explanationWhich hypnotic (sleep aid) is listed on the Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate use in older adults?
View answer and explanationThe table of 'Drugs Associated with Increased Risk of Falls in the Elderly' includes which class of antipsychotic medications?
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